Search Medina County Criminal Court Records
Medina County criminal court records are filed with the District Clerk in Hondo, Texas. The District Clerk maintains felony case records for the 38th Judicial District, while a separate County Clerk office handles Class A and B misdemeanor filings. Medina County is located southwest of San Antonio along the US 90 corridor. You can search records online through the re:SearchTX portal, visit the courthouse in Hondo, or request copies by mail from the clerk's office.
Medina County Overview
Medina County District Clerk
The Medina County District Clerk is on 16th Street in Hondo and handles all felony criminal case filings for the county. The 38th Judicial District covers Medina County. The clerk files all documents from the initial indictment through final disposition. Staff can search records by defendant name or cause number and provide copies of court documents upon request.
The Medina County District Clerk's official page contains contact details, office hours, and information on filing procedures and fees.
The District Clerk is the official custodian of all felony criminal case records in Medina County.
Expunction petitions under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 and petitions for nondisclosure are filed with the District Clerk. If you want to know whether a specific record has been expunged or sealed, call the office before submitting a formal records request.
| Office | Medina County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 1100 16th Street Hondo, TX 78861 |
| Phone | (830) 741-6115 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
How to Search Medina County Criminal Records
The re:SearchTX portal is free and covers Medina County district court filings. You can search by defendant name, cause number, or attorney name. No account is needed. Results include charges, case status, hearing dates, and filed documents. The portal is the fastest way to check whether a felony case exists in Medina County without driving to Hondo.
The re:SearchTX portal, maintained by the Texas Office of Court Administration, gives free public access to Medina County criminal case filings.
The portal covers district and county court cases statewide and is updated regularly as new filings come in from county clerk offices across Texas.
The Texas DPS Criminal History Search provides a statewide name-based report for $3. This is useful when you are not sure which Texas county a case was filed in. For certified, fingerprint-based results, the FAST program through DPS ties the record to a specific individual. For in-person searches, visit the District Clerk at 1100 16th Street in Hondo with a valid photo ID.
Medina County Misdemeanor Records
Class A and B misdemeanor cases in Medina County go through the county court, and those records are kept by the County Clerk. These cases include charges such as DWI first offense, assault causing bodily injury, and theft in certain ranges. The County Clerk and District Clerk are separate offices in Medina County. If you are searching for a misdemeanor case, you need to contact the County Clerk, not the District Clerk.
The Medina County Clerk handles county court criminal matters along with other county-level functions.
The County Clerk maintains Class A and B misdemeanor criminal case files for Medina County.
Class C misdemeanors are handled at the justice of the peace or municipal court level. Those records are not held by either the County or District Clerk. Contact the appropriate JP precinct or city court if you need a Class C record from Medina County.
Medina County Arrest Records
The Medina County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement across the county and operates the county jail. Booking records are created when a person is arrested and processed at the jail. These records show the person's name, charges at the time of booking, the booking date, and identifying details. Booking records are separate from court records.
The Medina County Sheriff's Office maintains local arrest records and can be contacted for questions about current inmates and recent bookings.
The Sheriff's Office is the primary contact for local arrest and booking records in Medina County.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice offender search covers people in state custody statewide. The Texas sex offender registry lists registered offenders by county and name. Both are free public resources available online.
What Medina County Criminal Records Contain
Criminal case files in Medina County document the full progression of a case. Common items found in these records include:
- Indictment or information with the formal charges
- Arrest warrant or capias if issued
- Bond conditions and any modifications over time
- Motions and responses from both sides
- Court orders and written rulings
- Plea agreement and factual basis documents
- Final judgment and sentence
- Probation or community supervision conditions if ordered
Records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552 unless they have been sealed, expunged, or involve a juvenile. Call the clerk to verify whether a specific record can be accessed before submitting a formal request.
Fees and Access in Medina County
Standard copy fees at the Medina County District Clerk are $1 per page. Certified copies require an additional $5 fee. Use a money order for mail requests. Call (830) 741-6115 before sending a written request to confirm current fees and the proper format. Re:SearchTX is free. The DPS name-based search costs $3. Free court forms are at txcourts.gov/rules-forms.
The Medina County District Attorney prosecutes criminal cases in the county. Contact information for the DA's office is available through the county's official site.
The District Attorney's office handles prosecution of felony and serious misdemeanor cases in Medina County.
For legal guidance, TexasLawHelp.org provides free guides on expunctions, record sealing, and public access to court records. The Texas Bar Find-A-Lawyer directory helps you find licensed attorneys in the South Texas area. Lone Star Legal Aid may be able to help eligible low-income residents with civil matters related to criminal records.
Cities in Medina County
Hondo is the county seat and the largest city in Medina County. Other cities in the county include Castroville, Lytle, and Natalia. None of these cities meet the population threshold for individual pages on this site. All criminal court filings in Medina County are processed through the courts in Hondo.
Nearby Counties
Medina County sits between San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country to the west. Neighboring counties with their own courts include Bexar County, Bandera County, Uvalde County, Zavala County, Frio County, and Atascosa County.